How ’bout from .50 cents to $50.00 and more. There are many, many variables that affect the retail price of an old postcard. In a dusty corner of an antique store or flea market you might find some gems for under $1.00. In the very organized boxes of postcard dealers, you will find cards ranging from $2.00 to $20.00 and up. For the most part, early 1900s cards are priced around $5.00 at a postcard show. The condition of the card affects the price as does its scarcity. Toronto was the subject of many early postcards therefore not as highly valued as say the 4 corners somewhere in rural Ontario. Whether the card is postmarked or not depends on the collector’s point of view. Some like the time stamp, others prefer a pristine item. On the other hand, postal history buffs often look for unusual postmarks and stamps on old postcards. In the world of deltiology, the ‘real photo’ postcard of a known subject is the most prized. Modern ‘chromes’ are very inexpensive today but 50 years from now may be highly collectible because fewer seem to be kept. And of course, as with all vintage items, the value to a collector is what they feel it’s worth as an addition to their collection. My advice, get yourself to the next postcard show and have a look for yourself. The dealers and collectors there will be happy to give you their opinions too.

I am looking for a postcard and info therof,published by Warwick Bro’s & Rutter Publishing Limited, Toronto, entitled ” General View Stellarton N.S.” …published for Cameron’s Drug Store (Medical Hall) 243 … Does anyone have information on this since I am the present owner of the drug store but have never in my search came across the name Cameron ??

Thanks,
Kevin

Have JUST been told about the following website which I believe will be of interest to you. http://www.blogto.com/city/2010/03/vintage_toronto_postcards_redux/

Best wishes, Diana TPC #855